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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
3
A garbled regional news item references fishing activity at Western Head, names several locals and boats, mentions a man Tennings, a Pauline departure, and various Sundays and travels. It includes mis-spelled place names like Campbellton and Herring Neck with scattered personal references and a late Dr. Malcolm’s relative.
The Sun reports a journey to the White Hills near Gillards Cove and Little Hr where a cowl or relic is said to be found. Explorers note slate fragments and weathered rocks amid a small valley near the range and express cautious optimism about future exploration.
The account notes a steamship running aground near Freshwater Point in Trepastey Bay about 184 miles from Cape Race. The vessel, described as modern, ashore near Sydney to retrieve cargo from Bell Island, with a load of 10,500 tons of ore en route to Sydney. Crew details and exact fate remain uncertain.
A reader requests brief articles on sericulture for the agricultural season. The writer advocates proper land use, cautions against slaked lime, and asks Mr White to oblige with short pieces to whet prospects and apply suitable practices for mulberry culture.
Winter's work brings Messrs Sidney Wells and Didout to Dew in a motor boat. They report a successful winter with several thousand logs and a house boat secured, though driving conditions are unfavourable for the small quantity of logs stored. They plan to prosecute the loan shore for a time. Also, Miss Annie Burke, daughter of Pat Burke, passed the State Board nursing exam in Boston with 91.6 percent. The Duchess sailed from Lewisport to Battle Harbour, Exploits and The Cove. Schooners Springale and Gysseo arrived from St Tobin's. A young man Minn, son of Uriah Manuel, died at Campbellton after illness. Mr Samuel Clark of Campbellton is here briefly. The Sydney Smithwreck has arrived. the slip will likely be salvaged despite keel damage and other wreckage.
Whit Sunday notices list St Prien’s 11 Matins Holy Communion and sermon. Evensong at 6:30. St Andres offers 11 welock-Merins and a sermon. Also clues for men and aspirator studies. women meet at St Peter’s Church every Sunday at 6:30.
The passage records scattered names and events including Conte and children arriving by Clyde Simday, Mrs Cook and Grace Mhe in relation to Yas Stills, and reconstruction work at Ast Lourne's wharf. It mentions Grace arriving from St. John's, Arthur Bhiphep performances, and a reference to authorities raiding Clues BOG for data that could incriminate prominent people.
Proclamation will issue altering the names or removal for local areas as directed by the act and recommendations from The Heard. Notice lists districts Burlington and Princeton area with official dates and district names. Principal secretary March 14, 1933.
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